Antidepressants may enhance neuroplasticity

“Neuroplasticity” means that your brain can change its structure and function over time in response to experience, development, and other environmental factors.
As we age, our brains become less plastic-less able to change-which makes it harder to change our minds as we get older.
However, some degree of change is always possible because the brain is fundamentally adaptable. And, as noted in the video, scientists are discovering how certain drugs, such as antidepressants and psychedelics, seem to enhance neuroplasticity.
Thus, these drugs make it easier for us to do the hard psychological work involved in treating depression or simply becoming a happier person.
If you want to learn more about this and neuroplasticity in general, check out the latest video on my TH-cam channel (link in bio)
Thanks for your time and I hope you have a great day.
Andrew
#Neuroplasticity #neuroscience #antidepressants

[@alphaastroid9514]

Did you know that they also cause akathisia and some other extrapyramidal symptoms? Did you know that antidepressants also damage serotonin and dopaminergic pathways in the brain? Where did you get that they help with neuroplasticity? 😮

[@savagemolonlabe9234]

So I’m fucked from taking Prozac? Should I kill myself and get it over with?

[@dp26385]

The data on SSRI’s seems to be mixed with a significant amount of studies showing they’re no better than placebo. The takeaway for me is that depression is not just about Serotonin. I think we’ll be much better off when we can accurately understand what is going on in the brain for each individual.

[@senseofmindshow]

I think you’re ultimately right, but my view is that serotonin and the other monoamines are very often involved with depression. So while low serotonin is certainly not the only cause, it is often (not always!) part of the equation for a given individual.

[@eniggma9353]

Sounds like sponsored content. 😂

[@Dabne5587]

Antidepressants cause neurotoxicity.
My QEEG and Spect scan show brain damage.

[@SeanSean-jp9hg]

How are you now

[@MSW613]

ghis video is sponsored by pfizer 🤡

[@senseofmindshow]

Not at all! I currently have no sponsorships. More importantly, there is empirical evidence that SSRIs can enhance neuroplasticity. For example, here's a quote from a 2022 study: "In animal models, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) have been shown to facilitate neuroplasticity. This is especially prominent during emotional relearning, such as fear extinction, which may translate to clinical improvements in patients." Reference: Klöbl, M., Seiger, R., Vanicek, T., Handschuh, P., Reed, M. B., Spurny-Dworak, B., ... & Lanzenberger, R. (2022). Escitalopram modulates learning content-specific neuroplasticity of functional brain networks. NeuroImage, 247, 118829. doi.org/10.1016/j.neuroimage.2021.118829

[@oopalonga]

Huh? Would LOVE to see how they're measuring neuroplasticity. . .my guess is psuedoscientific measurement equating to nothing tangible

[@danielberry2204]

Look up Branchi I. The double edged sword of neural plasticity: increasing serotonin levels leads to both greater vulnerability to depression and improved capacity to recover. Psychoneuroendocrinology. 2011 Apr;36(3):339-51. doi: 10.1016/j.psyneuen.2010.08.011. Epub 2010 Sep 26. PMID: 20875703.

[@mark0032]

I don't think it increases plasticity rather treats an underline lack of. I was fully convinced I got smarter, I think it just makes the neurons fire more effectively.

[@MSW613]

bs!

[@nancytylicki1824]

Interesting

[@dp26385]

Love your work. Thank you so much 🙏

[@senseofmindshow]

Thank you!